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Avenza Software Training

Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.

Thanks for making it worthwhile

The training session in Orlando was very helpful. Thanks for making it worthwhile.

Dave Kretchmar
Visual Spectrum

5.0

2017-01-11T21:30:44+00:00

Dave Kretchmar
Visual Spectrum

The training session in Orlando was very helpful. Thanks for making it worthwhile.

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1734/

I found the training session very useful

I found the training session very useful...I've already produced one graphic for publication and today will attempt to make another four! So I'm really getting to know the software now.

Jane Southworth
University of Florida

4.0

2017-01-11T21:29:47+00:00

Jane Southworth
University of Florida

I found the training session very useful...I've already produced one graphic for publication and today will attempt to make another four! So I'm really getting to know the software now.

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1731/

The bottom line: we learned more than we expected

We all were of the opinion that David is an excellent trainer. He was very prepared, knowledgeable, resourceful, flexible, very professional, had a good sense of humor, and was very gracious. We give him a unanimous thumbs up! We could tell that he had taken the time to carefully evaluate our products and gear the training to our needs, and we were very impressed and appreciative of this. He also got us up and running easily on Illustrator as it pertains to our products. Any company would be lucky indeed to get him for training. The bottom line: we learned more than we expected to learn and it was well worth the money. We now have a good beginning grasp of how MAPublisher can assist us in our mapping endeavors. Thank you very much!

Anne Heinitz
Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources

5.0

2017-01-11T21:30:02+00:00

Anne Heinitz
Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources

We all were of the opinion that David is an excellent trainer. He was very prepared, knowledgeable, resourceful, flexible, very professional, had a good sense of humor, and was very gracious. We give him a unanimous thumbs up! We could tell that he had taken the time to carefully evaluate our products and gear the training to our needs, and we were very impressed and appreciative of this. He also got us up and running easily on Illustrator as it pertains to our products. Any company would be lucky indeed to get him for training. The bottom line: we learned more than we expected to learn and it was well worth the money. We now have a good beginning grasp of how MAPublisher can assist us in our mapping endeavors. Thank you very much!

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1732/

Thanks for a great class!!

Thanks for a great class!! One of the best classes I've taken.

Larry Robinson
The Virginia Employment Commission

5.0

2017-01-11T21:30:55+00:00

Larry Robinson
The Virginia Employment Commission

Thanks for a great class!! One of the best classes I've taken.

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1735/

I have hit the ground running

Thanks to your excellent MAPublisher instruction in San Diego earlier this month, I have hit the ground running in developing the maps needed for two current projects.

Richard Cole
Texas A&M University

4.0

2017-01-11T21:30:17+00:00

Richard Cole
Texas A&M University

Thanks to your excellent MAPublisher instruction in San Diego earlier this month, I have hit the ground running in developing the maps needed for two current projects.

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1733/

MAPublisher is an excellent tool for making good quality maps using Illustrator

It was an excellent training. MAPublisher is an excellent tool for making good quality maps using Illustrator and having "data" behind which let us make different queries. We knew that and having found it was very, very useful for us. In reply to David's comments, I will tell you that he was a very "patient" teacher with us. We felt very comfortable with him sharing experiences and questions as he's open mind [sic]. He was deeply involved on how to transmit his knowledge to everybody in a very short time.

Patricia Varela
TOTAL Austral S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina

5.0

2017-01-11T21:29:17+00:00

Patricia Varela
TOTAL Austral S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina

It was an excellent training. MAPublisher is an excellent tool for making good quality maps using Illustrator and having "data" behind which let us make different queries. We knew that and having found it was very, very useful for us. In reply to David's comments, I will tell you that he was a very "patient" teacher with us. We felt very comfortable with him sharing experiences and questions as he's open mind [sic]. He was deeply involved on how to transmit his knowledge to everybody in a very short time.

https://www.avenza.com/testimonials/1730/

4.0

6

Who should attend?

GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps

Map makers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps

New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license

Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher

Cost

Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.

Training details

Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.

Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.

Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.

Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.

Classes may be cancelled up to seven business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).

MAPublisher training agenda

Day 1

Introductions and Company Overview

MAPublisher Overview (product concept)

Key Functionality (powerpoint presentation)

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

MAPublisher for Adobe Illustrator Training overview

Getting Started

Transform MAP Data

Style MAP Data

Edit and Add MAP Data

Export GIS Data

Working with MAP Attributes

MAP Themes

MAP Selections

Line and Drawing Tools

Day 2

Labeling Functions

MAPublisher LabelPro

Working with Images

Scale Bar, North Arrow, Legends

Grids, Graticules and Indexes

Export to Web – Flash and HTML5

Export to Geospatial PDF

Digitize from Images

Georeferencer

Review concepts, answer questions, discuss ideas

Class conclusion

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